Peterborough Man Faces Child Pornography and Luring Charges After Exchanging Messages With a Minor

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing luring and child pornography charges after an investigation after an exchange of inappropriate messages was brought forward, reported on Wednesday.

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Internet Child Exploitation Unit officers went to the suspect’s residence and took him into custody without incident.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Luring a Person Under 18 x2

• Possession of Child Pornography

• Access Any Child Pornography

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Police Seeking Missing Peterborough Woman Who Has Been Out of Contact With Family and Friends

UPDATED: 11:16 p.m. 03-03-25

Luxton has been found as of 7:20 p.m. according to the Peterborough Police Service.

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing 35-year-old Peterborough woman, Heather Luxton, reported on Monday afternoon.

Her family last saw her at the end of October. They are concerned for her safety and well-being. While they do have sporadic contact with her, this is a longer period without contact with friends or family.

She was last seen in Downtown Peterborough. Luxton was wearing a blue jean jacket lined with white fleece, grey track pants, black running shoes and had long faded red hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Man Arrested and Charged With Mischief After a Break-and-Enter Incident at the Back of a Restaurant

A 35-year-old Peterborough man faces a mischief charge after a break-and-enter incident at a restaurant on Sunday evening.

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At roughly 5:45 p.m., a break-and-enter occurred at a Brock and George Street-area restaurant where officers located a man matching the description given to police at the back of the building. He was taken into custody without incident.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief Under $ 5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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Peterborough Police to Let Kids Take Charge With "Chief For a Day" Program Essay Contest

The Peterborough Police Service is returning the ‘Chief For A Day’ program which gives a Grade 5 student an opportunity to experience a day as Police Chief for the Peterborough Police Service. 

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Students from Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan are eligible to enter. Entrants are asked to write a 300 to 500-word essay on what they would do if they were Chief for a day.

The contest winner will be fitted with a full Peterborough Police Service Uniform and experience a day in the life of our Police Chief, including being sworn in, meeting the officers and different units, as well as presenting your essay to the Peterborough Police Service Board.

Completed essays can be sent to chiefofpoliceoffice@peterboroughpolice.ca with the entrant’s full name, school, the city the school is in and the school board the student attends. The deadline is on March 25.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Uttering a Death Threat During An Online Sale

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after uttering death threats to another man on Tuesday.

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The threats were uttered during an online sale attempt between two men known to each other. The threats toward the victim included images of weapons and threats of harm. 

The High Risk Unit, Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called in and the suspect was taken into custody without incident in the Burnham Street and Hunter Street area. Officers also conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, during which officers seized a live round of ammunition.

The man has been charged with:

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Fail to Comply with Release Order x2

• Breach of Recognizance

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to not possess a cell phone or device with access to the internet and to not possess any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code. 

The accused is also currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition: not possessing any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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Peterborough Man Charged After Throwing TV Remote At a Woman Resulting In Minor Injuries

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident of intimate partner violence on Tuesday evening.

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At roughly 5 p.m., a disturbance occurred at a residence in the Hunter Street East and Armour Road area. A verbal disagreement escalated, resulting in a woman receiving minor injuries from a TV remote being thrown at her face by a 27-year-old Peterborough man.

He was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon - Spousal

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

They are being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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Two Peterborough Women Charged With Theft In Separate Incidents

Two Peterborough women have been charged with theft in separate incidents.

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A 35-year-old woman attempted to take items without paying at a Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area business.  Officers were unable to locate the suspect upon arrival. Officers were called to the store again the next day about the same woman leaving the store with more stolen items. She was taken into custody. Police learned there was a warrant for her arrest concerning a theft incident in January and bail violations in November and December.  

The woman was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000 x2

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2

A probation with the following condition currently binds the accused: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

On Monday, a Loss Prevention Officer detained a 37-year-old Peterborough woman at a Lansdowne Street West and Clonsilla Avenue area business. Roughly $460.00 worth of products had been taken from the store without payment.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000

Both accused were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court on April 8.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Impaired Driving Charges After Found Asleep at the Wheel In Parking Lot

A 67-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges on Saturday afternoon.

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At roughly 5:30 p.m., a concerned citizen reported a possible impaired driver asleep at the wheel in a parking lot in the Brock Street and Reid Street area. Officers noticed the vehicle was on, and when they woke the man up, they noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court April 1.

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Peterborough Man Faces Assault Charge After Allegedly Punching and Slapping a Woman

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after an intimate partner violence incident that occurred Wednesday evening.

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At roughly 6 p.m. officers arrived at a residence about a disturbance. A a verbal disagreement has escalated into the man allegedly punching and slapping the woman. The suspect fled before authorities arrived. Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. 

Officers were called back to the residence around 8:30 p.m., conducted a search of the residence for victim safety and located the suspect hiding in a closet on Thursday.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Who Stabbed Another Individual at a Bar

Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services Unit officers are continuing an investigation of a man who was stabbed at a Peterborough bar early Thursday morning.

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At roughly 1:10 a.m,, officers were called to The Social on George Street North regarding an injured patron.  The suspect had fled the scene by the time police had arrived.  The 29-year-old victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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